OBA, PLP, Police & Paradise On Betting Matter
The Bermuda Police Service, Paradise Games and the Progressive Labour Party have commented on the matters surrounding the police inquiries into the newly opened Court Street betting shop, while the One Bermuda Alliance said as it is a police matter they will not be commenting.
Paradise Games — which is owned by PLP Leader Marc Bean — was visited by the police last week Friday.
Paradise Games defended itself against a report which indicated they may be illegally selling lottery tickets, the PLP said the matter ”raises questions about political interference and abuse of power,” while the Police said they are an “apolitical organization” and “political wishes do not feature” in their decisions.
Paradise Games
Paradise Games said they are “in strict compliance with Bermuda laws in that it receives and negotiates bets under fixed odds for all games offered in the establishment.”
The company said, “Paradise Games is a betting shop licensed by the Betting Authority and governed by the Betting Act 1975 under the laws of Bermuda. Paradise Games offers its customers the option to make fixed odd bets on number games held abroad
“Pursuant to the Betting Act 1975 [PDF], for the purpose of this act, a bet shall be a fixed odds bet only if each of the persons making it knows, or can know at the time he makes it the amount he will win, except in so far as that amount is to depend on the result of the event or events betted on or on any such events taking place or producing a result, or on the numbers taking part in any such event, or on the starting prices or totalisator odds for any such event, or on there being totalisator odds on any such event, or on the time when the bet it received by any person with or through whom it is made.”
“Paradise Games at no time has held themselves out as a seller or an authorized agent of Florida Lottery tickets nor does Paradise Games sell or provide Florida Lottery tickets to its customers.
The company said they accept a “fixed odd bet on Florida Lottery Games for the further consideration of a Florida Lottery ticket to be generated by an authorized Florida Lottery dealer. This dealer [retailer] is FML Web Shop, which is listed on the Florida Lottery website.”
“Paradise Games then provides the customer with a receipt evidencing the funds received and listing the numbers for transfer to the authorized dealer for the generation of authorized Florida Lottery ticket. All Florida Lottery Games are based on fixed odds, which is consistent with our license and permissions granted there under.”
Civil Action
The initial report on Friday night from ZBM said they understood the Police visited the betting shop that day amidst allegations of lottery ticket sales, and another report by the Royal Gazette indicated that Paradise Games may be illegally selling Florida lottery tickets.
Paradise Games was critical of the newspaper’s report and indicated they have “given instructions for a civil action to be filed” against the Royal Gazette “for damages and losses [past and future] based on the negative effects and damage caused to our groups global expansion strategy.”
While not directly responsible for the newpaper’s editorial content, the CEO of Bermuda Press [Royal Gazette's parent company] Mr. Jonathan Howes said he stands behind the staff and the story as reported.
Progressive Labour Party
A separate statement issued later today by the Opposition said, “The recent action taken by the Bermuda Police Service and the DPP in relation to Paradise Gaming have created a politically untenable situation that raises questions about political interference and abuse of power.
The PLP said that they “understand that community intelligence led to the Police to attending the PLP Leader’s new business last week and alleged that the “so-called community intelligence originated from two senior OBA Cabinet Ministers” and was “disseminated” to the media.
“We further understand that despite offering similar lotto games as other betting shops that have operated in Bermuda for decades, no other business was targeted for legal violations. In fact the one currently located directly across from the police station has not been investigated,” said the statement from the PLP.
The PLP continued, “We are informed that Acting Commissioner of Police, Mike Jackman, an officer known for upholding high standards of discipline, was not aware that an officer had been sent to the PLP’s leader’s business until after the fact, at which point he received a briefing.
“About two hours prior to the police attending Paradise Gaming, PLP Senator Marc Daniels was searched by a police officer based on ‘community intelligence’ that a client of his had been threatened. Later the BPS described it as a ‘misunderstanding.’ Interesting considering the timing.”
The statement from the PLP said this “smacks of political interference,” and also said the “OBA know no boundaries in their attempt to attack and discredit,” saying that Minister Wayne Scott “insinuated” that the Opposition Leader was engaged in money laundering.
Speaking during the Motion to Adjourn on Wednesday [Mar 12], Minister Scott referenced the report about Paradise Games, and asked: “Isn’t that money laundering in this country….that’s illegal.” He subsequently withdrew the comment after the Speaker interceded.
Bermuda Police Service
In response to the PLP’s statement, Acting Commissioner of Police Mike Jackman said, “The Bermuda Police Service is an apolitical organization that is governed by very clear obligations and responsibilities laid down by the Bermuda Constitutional Order and the Police Act 1974.
“Political wishes do not feature in our decisions and I wish to assure everyone that this particular case was not directed by any political imperative,” added Mr. Jackman.
“We have already made a statement about preliminary enquiries into the business activities at some betting shops in relation to lottery tickets. Those enquiries are not limited to one shop.
“To date, officers from the Central Community Action Team have visited four betting shops in Hamilton to check compliance with Section 2 of The Lotteries Act 1944 [PDF].
“Those findings have been communicated to the DPP and the Bermuda Police Service is taking legal advice on whether or not any offences have been disclosed at any of the businesses.”
“I also acknowledge that Senator Daniels was searched by our officers. This resulted from an error in judgement by a supervisor and not as a result of a directive from senior officers.
“The officer has apologized to Senator Daniels and this was followed up by a senior officer who apologized on behalf of the Bermuda Police Service,” concluded Mr. Jackman.
One Bermuda Alliance
When asked, an OBA spokesperson said, “This is a police matter. The One Bermuda Alliance is not prepared to make any statement about it.”
So – everyone is doing the same thing and only one company gets singled out. This is a political hit and everyone can see it – no wonder the OBA is silent.
If you are talking about Three Crown and their offering of the Caribbean lottery, the cases are completely different. Indeed, Three Crown is an authorized dealer of tickets for the Caribbean Lottery. As I understand, Paradise Games is *not* authorized* to deal in Florida Lottery tickets.
At any rate, shouldn’t Mr. Bean be held to a higher standard than “everyone is doing the same thing,” so why shouldn’t he?
Good point, I would add that Mr Bean isn’t actually selling lottery tickets, they have circumnavigated that prohibition by selling you, as I understand their explanation, fixed odds that a ticket they bought is a winner. This means if they are offering fixed odds of 100:1 on a ticket, you give them $10 and that ticket turns out to be a million dollar winner, you get $1,000, they get $999,000. And they didn’t even pay for they ticket.
Where has it been stated that Paradise Games make anything off a winning ticket? You’re ridiculous, posting this false information. They simply transfer the numbers you bet to a LICENSED agent (their partner) who then purchases, and stores your ticket. At Paradise Games, I was given an order ticket (as you can see in the royal gazette article) that shows the numbers I played. when I questioned how id receive the millions should I win, the manager simply replied “you would have to visit our partner in Florida whom you purchased your ticket from, with the order ticket you received here, they’ll provide you with the winning (legal) lottery ticket, and you collect your winnings (subject to state tax)”. They take nothing from the winner. If your numbers come up, you win twice as you placed a bet on those numbers with paradise games, and you win the lottery from Florida. Any foreigner can win a major USA lottery, they’re just subject to an increase in tax.
You clearly know nothing of the shop, or how they work and should be embarrassed at how you’re acting, trying to attack Mr. Bean and his business with the fiction you’re posting. Your messing with a mans business, which has all Bermudian staff.
Go to Paradise Games shop and see for yourself instead of speculating based on a biased article. Hence why they said “may” be. using information based on anonymous tips received over the phone. Pathetic.
“Each MegaMillion ticket is $3.50. Paradise Games: Where everybody wins.”
….from the Paradise Games facebook page.
I am willing to bet that Marc beans lawyer is cringing after reading what you just wrote!!! Everything you said in your first paragraph is illegal in Bermuda!! Selling lottery tickets in BDA is illegal and it is already been confirmed by the Florida lottery that paradise games is NOT a licensed agent of theirs and the tickets sold by Paradise are NOT recognized by them either!! So there is no way of you collecting your millions of dollars in winnings!!! The only winner was paradise games, until they got caught of course!!!!
So you are saying that Paradise Games is a charity organization, that is operating as a not for profit. That they go through the expense of being an intermediary for purchasing for free.
I will admit that my 100:1 odds was there for effect, it would be interesting to find out what odds they do give, but that doesn’t change the model of how they avoid to actually sell you a lottery ticket. It does change that they are going to make money on sending your money overseas, where the odds are it will never see these shores again. Whether you win or lose the lottery, Mr. Bean is in a business to take money out of the local economy
@kangofool…Um where in the first paragraph does it state paradise games sells lottery tickets? Lol ur selective reading is impressive. And i used to appreciate the comments you made in different articles. But this is pathetic.
Like i said FML group sells the lottery tickets theyre authorized to do so…Paradise games only takes fixed odds bets on the numbers you think may win, and im pretty sure thats not selling lottery tickets..They are just an intermediary.. No different than having a friend in the states buy you a lottery ticket. Thats pretty legal
As for @build a better bermuda. As far as im aware . they offer other games in which they can generate profits. I think you guys need to visit the shop you’re trying to discredit.
Waiting for proof on the Cannonier accusations also but I doubt you are so eager to defend.
Both investigations are ongoing so let the chips fall.
Only difference is the OBA aren’t shouting about everything in public and declined to comment. A lot classier than accusing the police of political motivation.
I also say let the chips fall were they may on the Premier Cannonier lawsuit, I have always said who ever is found to be guilty in this lawsuit should step away from public life for good!!! Now onto the Paradise thing, what Paradise is doing is without a doubt on they grey area of the law, also I think that anyone that is conducting himself like this, especially a possible Bermuda Premier one day should cease and desist!!! How on earth can we trust a person that pushes the boundaries of the law??? Keep in mind that I still think he is breaking the law but I am neither an attorney, DPP or police so I will leave it at that!!!
I would like to ask you, do you seriously think that some business in the US is going to hold your numbers until you get there, then print you a ticket that you can go off to the Florida state Capitol and collect your 100′ s of $millions??? If you do than I seriously can’t help you!!! I can tell you straight up after myself living in the US for over 10 years, that will never happen!!!! Before you can even book your airfare they would be in Tallahassee collecting the money and you will get nothing!!!! That is why I believe bean has shown his true colours because all he is doing is making money off his customers who have NO hope of ever winning! This proves his ethics are questionable at best and for that, proves he does not have Bermudians well being at heart!!!
Bean throws out lawsuits to stop people saying the truth. he is hiding behind the law. LMFAO.
“KEEP STANDING STRONG OPPOSITION”…. YOU WILL CONTINUE TO RISE !!
OBAubp have lost the faith and trust of the general public, whom no longer believe in them. They see a government whom lacks the ability to be Transparent, honest, and open to accountability. Mr. Bean ranks high in Bermuda by the people.
While the PLP had nothing to do with the public loss of trust and faith in the OBAubp, they have seem to overlook why this has taken place. It was due to their own doings, of showing the public who they really are. The OBAubp failed to show the public that they are government whom is TRANSPARENT, TRUSTWORTHY, and HONEST. Folks have seen this over and over again. Today’s actions by the government reveal this even clearer.
This is very scary to the OBAubp, as a result they will find ways to attempt to sink the PLP. The battle has been lit by the OBAubp.
But the PLP will continue to remain standing strong, as folks see the behaviours of the OBAubp and are turned off even more. Keep pushing on this strong Opposition, it takes a lot to break the backs of the powerhouse PLP…..…and it is killing the UBPoba ……let them keep moving the chess pieces…..the final one will come sooner , rather than later…..lol
Nothing in here is correct.
ironically a law suite against the RG, timely with the pending one by the Premier. This smells of purposely leaked diversion. Recall the botched attempt to smear Mr. Dennis,(former Auditor General) where did it come from one wonders ?? Reporters have been HAD!!
What about moral and spiritual guidance? Regardless of whether Mr Beans business is legal or illegal he is profiting off of the poor people of Bermuda.
WHY ARE THE SUPPORTERS OF THE PLP OK WITH THEIR LEADER PROFITING OFF OF THE POOR PEOPLE OF BERMUDA?
WHY ARE THE SUPPORTERS OF THE PLP OK WITH THEIR LEADER MARKING UP THE PRICE OF A LOTTERY TICKET BY NEARLY 200%?
Do the people of Bermuda consider this good business ethics? And when did our leaders become petty lotto dealers or gas station owners. Is the talent pool that pathetic that this is the best we have for the future? The PLP and the OBA supporters need to demand better. We need leaders who inspire our children to be better citizens reaching for the stars. Not money driven hustlers. The usual suspects want to make this a race or political war when the fact of the matter is the people of Bermuda deserve better representation on both sides.
DEMAND BETTER BERMUDA. THERE ARE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE WHO CAN LEAD FROM BOTH PARTIES WHO DONT PUT MONEY AND GREED FIRST.
Did you read the article?
“Those enquiries are not limited to one shop.”
Funny how you missed the statement by the acting police commissioner said the inquires are NOT limited to one shop!!!
The Police will give a statement that reflects being Politically correct, but the OBAUbp are showing their real distasteful, bad and unprofessional ways, but this is the government whom says they have changed.
They have hit an all time low in terms of doing Politics different. The JETGATE 4 may land quicker than they believe, as everything that goes up with hot air, always lands,…especially when they are doing politics…. God does not like ugly, and ugly is really coming thur with this government’s recent actions.
By refusing to comment?
How does that work?
You’ve reached new levels of delusion with this.
So you are saying the police are not being forthright….got it.
You’re drunk!
betty forgets the PLP tried to wrestle control of the Police Dept for their own political malfeasance… like silencing the Acct Gen ! Give me a break Betty. Go back to your Rum and Coke.
Dispite what the police say,only one shop was searched at the time.Maybe others were searched yesterday to make it look good.
Read the story again where it says:
“To date, officers from the Central Community Action Team have visited four betting shops in Hamilton to check compliance with Section 2 of The Lotteries Act 1944
The PLP will throw this country’s men and women in uniform under the bus without batting an eyelid, without checking facts, without taking a moment to think – as long as they think it might serve some short-term political gain…APPALLING!
It is clear the OBA supporters will work hard to push the agenda of the OBA. IF attacking Mr. Bean is their goal we will see comments that reflect just that, but little real facts to support it. This is as @this is Good outlines it has an political agenda.
Bettty they will not like your comments, it goes against their overall agenda. Thats okay many hear you anyway.
Little facts?
Are you honestly not reading?
Or is this yet another “Accusing other people of your own behaviour” thing?
You’ve REALLY gotta start being honest. This campaign of lies and dishonesty you guys are running is not going to end well.
I would like to thank the acting commissioner of police Mike Jackman for making it clear that there was no political interference!!! Also I would like to say that maybe it is time for the opposition leader to step down and spend his time trying to clear his name, he now has a lawsuit launched against him by Prem Cannonier for defamation and now the police are investigating his business!! I am starting to see a pattern here and it is very similar to the last 8 yrs of the plp reign of terror!!! Now I ask, can anyone support the plp and their leaders in good conscience unless these situations are dealt with and proven false?? My money is on they will NOT be proven false and hopefully the justice system will do its job for a change!!!!
“POLITICAL TACTICS BY THE OBAubp ….Desperate, Frantic, RECKLESS, and CARELESS MOVE.”
A Blind Man can see that this situation “REEKS of POLITICAL INFERENCE by the OBAubp” DESPERATE, FRANTIC, RECKLESS OBAubp GOVERNMENT AND PARTNERS WHOM ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO ATTACK THE OPPPOSITION LEADER. “NOTHING MORE< AND NOTHING LESS”.
THERE IS NO OTHER WAY TO READ OR SEE THIS SITUATION, DESPITE OTHERS ATTEMPTING TO TWIST IT.
IT IS CLEAR THAT BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY THE OBAubp will carry out actions that target Mr. Bean and the PLP. This is a desperate attempt by the OBAubp to retain some dignity, and win back the confidence of the public, but attempting to destroy the character and business dealings of Mr. Bean. The same way in which they attempted to attack and demean Dr. Brown. NOW we have history repeating itself all over again.
"The ONCE COMBINE OPPOSITION, HAS NOW BECOME THE COMBINED GOVERNMENT AT WORK AGAIN" REALLY.
The UBPoba are once again rearing their ugly heads, and displaying a nasty, distasteful style of politics, yet they promised Bermuda they would do “POLITICS DIFFERENTLY”. THIS IS UNACCECPTABLE ..and for sure they have just nailed their way towards becoming a ONE TIME GOVERNMENT, thus we now see Politics that reflects NORTH KOREAN STYLE.
This most recent actions by the OBAubp government reveals they are no different from the UBPoba, and ensures that the CHESS pieces will fall, but some more quicker than others….
So what you are saying is that the acting Commissioner is not being truthful. Got it.
Another ridiculous, off-topic, false, hyperbolic bit of disgusting bile from “Bettty”.
Nothing in here is real or true or anything more than smear and it’s really vile.
THIS sort of thing is what’s UNACCEPTABLE.
Betttttttty, should we talk about the Uihgers, or the fact that one of your Premiers was an American citizen when he took office.
The PLP statment said “so-called community intelligence originated from two senior OBA Cabinet Ministers”. If they know that much, then they know who and should name names.
If Marc Bean is innocent, then he should be working with the police to prove it, not sit around and have his goons make statments to the press to try and deflect from the situation.
You need to take a chill pill
THOSE THAT CLICK DISLIKE ARE THE STRONG DIEHARD SUPPORTERS ONLY OF THE OBAUbp ….I EXPECT THEIR CLICKS>>>AS they are known for defending and protecting their government RIGHT OR WRONG… THESE CLICKS ARE NOT FROM PERSONS WHOM HAVE LOSS THE FAITH IN THE GOVERNMENT> ONLY DIEHARDBLINDFAITHFULNESS FOLLOWERS OF THE UBPOBA
CLICK DISLIKE DIEHARD< AS IT MAKES YOU HAVE THAT FEEL GOOD FEELING FOR A SHORT MOMENT, RATHER THAN ACCEPT THE TRUTH THAT YOUR PARTY LACKS ANY THING THAT LOOKS LIKE TRANSPARENCY< HONESTYREALLY
Just a Q:
Does anyone, on any side of the political divide, truly take anything the person or people behind “Bettty Trump” say?
Like… is anyone taken in by “her” posts?
And does the person or people behind this avatar of hate really believe the nonsense that “she” writes?
I mean… look at this one. It’s just lunatic ranting, lashing out at “Dislikes” on a news site!
Seriously.
Don’t we deserve better than this?
Why bother reading it then?
I asked a question…
Seems like you and many of the OBA faithful seek to hear Bettty’s perspective on issues, some become uncomfortable if she post a very strong view that goes against the position of the OBA.
But looks like when she does not post many ask where she is. One thing for sure we csn count on her/him to state outright their position and provide supporting facts.
Since most commenter’s on here usually are strong OBA supporters, looks like Bettty has broken up the ice a bit and some don’t like it.
Not even a little bit close to the truth.
Let’s go through…
“Seems like you and many of the OBA faithful seek to hear Bettty’s perspective on issues,”
This is not true. “Bettty’s” “persepective” is never anything more than some bizarre talking point or completely false personal attack. “She” doesn’t have a perspective beyond “PLP ALL DE WAY!” and has proven, time and again, that she will say ANYTHING to push her political agenda.
No one is seeking out “her” perspective.
And thank you for separating me from “the OBA faithful”. It’s finally getting through.
“…some become uncomfortable if she post a very strong view that goes against the position of the OBA.”
No. People become frustrated with the string of repetetive lies and propaganda that she spews.
And there’s no “If”. EVERY post goes against the OBA.
“But looks like when she does not post many ask where she is.”
No. People make jokes about “her” (because she is laughable), when she doesn’t show up, because “she” can usually be counted on to post some off-topic bit of illogical nonsense or an outright lie. Some folks find that amusing.
Me? I think it’s dangerous and bad for our country.
“One thing for sure we csn count on her/him to state outright their position and provide supporting facts.”
This is the complete opposite of correct.
This rarely, if ever happens. It’s usually some nebulous, vague accusation of something and then an evasion when asked to provide supporting facts.
“Since most commenter’s on here usually are strong OBA supporters,”
This is also not true. MOST of them, if you actually read, are simply anti-PLP, based on the past several years, as well as all the other stuff they’ve done, BUT – if the Opposition was ACTUALLY strong and did their job in stead of making a mountain out of every molehill and stopped going on the offense every time someone disagreed with them – would readily support an Opposition that was honestly doing things for the good of the country. Sadly, we’re simply not seeing that. The rest are dishonest demagogues and propagandists from both sides, but the vast majority from PLP support.
“…looks like Bettty has broken up the ice a bit and some don’t like it.”
Again, No. What people don’t like is the constant stream of bile and hateful rhetoric, false, baseless accusations, bizarre rewriting of history, feigned innocence, projection of “her” behaviour onto others and… well… all the other nonsense that “she” pulls.
You want to “Speak Truth”, then do so.
Don’t post these easily debunkable falsehoods.
Mike you and kangoocar seem to present as the most bizarre. Your comment confirms that so clearly. You soundconfuse and mixed up.
Um. No. That’d be you.
I just went through your post and showed where you are completely wrong… and this is your response?
PLEASE do better.
It never gives facts. Just rantings of a sociopath.
A betting shop is set up on the fact that more people will lose more money than win, that is why they say, ‘the house always wins’. They don’t actually provide the community a beneficial service for the monies they take from it, just the slim chance that someone might beat the odds. They position themselves to sell false hope to those who can least afford it. Those that own and run betting shops are out for one thing, taking money from people without having to actual produce a product or service.
So what does that say about the character of the leader of our opposition, who wants to be in charge of our country’s money.
No one forces anyone to gamble, smoke or drink.
And it can be as addictive as smoking and drinking. I have no issues with gambling, its up to an individual to how they spend their money, but then you obviously missed the the point of my comment which had nothing to do with its pitfalls.
If no one is forcing anyone to gamble by opening up a betting shop on Court Street well I don’t know what is.
No one forces anyone to break the law. So anyone that does deserves all they get.
Hotel Casinos are set up under the same premise but are even more of a danger to society than betting shops because they bring about more chances of along with gambling addiction, substance use disorders, mood & anxiety disorders, or personality disorders. They also have been proven to influence increases in suicide rates, narcotics dealing, theft, prostitution & money laundering. I don’t think any of our politicians shadow or current government that promote any type of gambling are for building a better Bermuda. At least Bean was honest enough to show his spots with his government contracts speech while others still purport to have Bermuda’s best interests in mind.
This is certainly a new low for politics in Bermuda and guess what people I’m certain that the OBA haven’t bottomed out as yet !
So you ignore the fact that the opposition leader’s business is being investigated… And the fact that this is a legal matter… And the fact that OBA had no comment… And you bash the OBA?
Come on. As one rational being to another… How can you be that twisted?!??
There ain’t no investigation.
If the police attend are you under investigation.
Police show up – and media writes a story. Way to try to ruin reputations!
So you are calling the acting Commissioner a liar?
…..and it would not be a new low – not by a long shot…..there have been some lows in the past year, but no new records.
Wow. THIS is a new low.
You’ve certainly proved your willingness to say ANYTHING to push your agenda.
You should try a little honesty, instead.
It works better.
Coffee, so you’re saying the police shouldn’t enforce the law? Or are you saying that they shouldn’t enforce the law if the suspect is someone you like?
@coffee, aren’t you the same one that tried the other day to pretend you are a white person??? Oh yeah, I really can’t think of anyone that has a sane mind that actually would listen to anything you have to say!!!! I have nothing but disdain for liars!!!!
Go to Paradise Games FACEBOOK page and scroll down their posts and see who is telling the truth.
according to their FB postings they have had more than a few Lottery Winners…personally I think that’s BULL!……but it does gives rise to the fact they ARE selling Lottery tickets.
You are aware that selling lottery tickets is NOT illegal in Bermuda if you are a licensed betting shop.
Read law much?
Irrelevant.
“…nor does Paradise Games sell or provide Florida Lottery tickets to its customers.”
You may want to lead the lotteries act!
A little…a licensed betting shop cannot promote a lottery or sell lottery tickets and the Betting Act does not get around that at all!
Assuming that is true then why is Paradise denying it?
So you admit Paradise Games is selling Florida Lottery Tickets?
The Facebook page also says “Paradise Games where everybody is a winner”.
Where ‘everyone is a winner’?
Is that actually true, or is it a weasel faced lie designed to attract unsophisticated customers to make bets using money they can’t afford to lose?
the fml group paradise games is associated with uses that phrase. Have you been to the shop? have you tried to win? From what I understand, Paradise Games is penny betting. If you read and comprehend the statement released by Paradise Games you can see that they don’t sell lottery tckets, only transfer the numbers you wish to play in the lottery to the Licensed Florida Lottery Agent (FML web shop) and they purchase the lottery ticket for you. Paradise Games offers you an order ticket/receipt indicating that your numbers have been given to the Licensed agent and they have purchased your Loterry Ticket. The statement clear says that. For someone who comments quite a lot on this page (anti-plp commenting I may add) you seem quite illiterate or incapable of correctly perceiving information. its quite funny
have a good day Suzie Quattro Knows Zero
“Each MegaMillion ticket is $3.50. Paradise Games: Where everybody wins.”
….from the Paradise Games facebook page.
I can’t help it if a direct quote from Paradise Games’ facebook page is ‘anti-PLP’. Though sh1t mate. The truth hurts.
“MEGA MILLIONS HITS 250 MILLION$! COME ON IN AND GET YOUR TICKETS!!!”
Thank you Rick, I checked it out, and only the truly stupid can defend the indefensible??? If that does not say it all nothing does!!!
why dont you stop referring to people who don’t see your biased point of view as stupid.. Their are over 7billion people on planet earth and they don’t all think like you..
There are* edit
Actually Rick has recently defended the “Term Limits” that PLP had set up which the OBA was quick to dismantle by stating they were one of his main influence to hire a full local staff. He has also provided proof that Bermudians are willing to work long hours despite the prejudice spouted by many that Bermudian’s don’t want to work those shifts so foreigners must be hired. Thank You Rick for standing strong for your fellow Bermudians. Much respect for this! I will be a loyal patron of your establishments because you are loyal to Bermudians & will embargo the others & will encourage others to do the same.
Rick Olson said,
“This is a hard job as these guys work 50 to 60 hours a week, sometimes more when we’re short staffed.”
He added there is a “lot of public pressure to hire locals” but term limits helped with the shift as he lost staff.
“And some people left on their own accord because of term limits because they knew they might be next in line when their permit expired in a year’s time so people started looking to leave before they were told to leave.”
Mr Olson said that forced him to stay ahead of the curve as he didn’t want to lose all of his permit holders in one go.
“As a business, you want to gradually deal with the issue.”
He added with the high unemployment in Bermuda, businesses have a responsibility “to do the right thing. There are a lot of decent people that should be working. They can’t find work whether they’ve been laid off by HSBC or some other company might have outsourced so they are willing to get back in hospitality.”
Bermuda Bistro at the Beach will have expanded offerings and will be starting an informal Sunday brunch that has a “cool chill vibe”. The Friday night entertainment will include DJ Felix from the Big Chill while Saturday will see DJ Ole mixing it up.
Which has what to do with this story?
FB Page:
“MEGA MILLIONS HITS 250 MILLION$! COME ON IN AND GET YOUR TICKETS!!!
LOL…sounds like a ad or promotion to sell tickets to me! Bean seems to have not read the Lotteries Act s 2 that the Police mention! BUSTED!!! Typically, tried to blame the Government for his own acts! What next???
This is my favourite post:
“Join Paradise Games in the “Winner’s Circle”, today. Get in the game with the latest Powerball ($400 Million).
Come and get your tickets before 7:75 pm tonight, the draw is tonight for the Powerball Lottery! Easy to Play! Easy to Win!”
The Powerball odds were about 1 in 175 MILLION that night.
if you read the statement. they don’t sell lottery tickets. They offer bets on the numbers, and at the same time allow people to play their desired numbers on the lottery, by sending their number to a LICENSED Florida lottery agent who will then purchase a lottery ticket. I’ve been to the shop, the ticket I was given doesn’t remotely resemble a lottery ticket. Its actually an order ticket, stating that your numbers were input in the system to be purchased by the licensed agent. You people are stupid. No one has one the lottery, the winners they had were those who correctly bet on the numbers that were dropped and none has won more than $10. I must say your attempts to make marc and the shop look bad. Going on their facebook page, how desperate are you?
Oh, ok. So they should be slammed for false and misleading advertising then. Gotcha
….”where everybody is a winner”.
So the customer can’t lose.
Wow, what a deal. What ‘honesty’.
From the Paradise games Facebook page:
“Paradise Games Joke of The Week:
A man rushes into his house and yells to his wife, “Martha, pack up your things. I just won the California lottery!” Martha replies, “Shall I pack for warm weather or cold?” The man responds, “I don’t care. Just so long as you’re out of the house by noon!”
#ParadiseGames : where everybody wins”
False advertising to sucker in people who can least afford to lose money. Absolute chronic lies.
This is Bean’s idea of a ‘business’.
so if you win, you have to rely on the honesty of the Florida Agent to hand over the winning ticket that THEY purchased using your numbers and that you input at Paradise, right? Then, you fly to Florida and pick up your winnings? Is that what I’m hearing? So the Florida Agent gets no fee? Paradise gets no fee? I fail to see how they are making money?
@spot2 Paradise gets nothing, the Florida agent gets what all Winning ticket sellers are rewarded. If you receive an order ticket from Paradise Games and know that you have a winning ticket, then THE FLORIDA BASED AGENCY is REQUIRED to give you the winning lottery ticket. so you can collect your millions (should you win) You guys can’t seem to wrap your head around it can you? But how often is there a winning ticket, its a game of chance, and you never know if you can win.
@SuzieQuattro, have you known of anyone that wants to lose or is content with being a loser other than yourself? Where everybody wins, hmm from what I heard, a good % of people that plays win, especially with their easy keno game. But you wouldn’t know, losing is your priority. If you go to the Florida Lottery Page, it says “today is your super lucky day”, “play now and win more” what’s the difference? its called advertising, and how is it false? how do you know that not everyone is winning? Have you played in the shop suzie q?
@bobby How are they advertising false misleading information? Have you been to their shop? or going by the royal gazette or their facebook page? Everyone that’s ALIVE is winning in life. In my opinion being able to live in Bermuda aka PARADISE means you’re WINNING IN LIFE.
you guys are trying your hardest, but yet have no response, shouldn’t you spend your with important things that regard to your own lives. Especially Suzie Quattro since she likes to lose in life. Millions play these games poor, rich, middle class. Its a game of luck and you never know when you have a winning ticket for millions.
First of all “jokers”, everyone can see you’re posting under several different names. Stop being such a child.
“Paradise Games: where everybody wins” is all over their facebook page. And, obviously, it’s a big firkin lie designed to dupe the poorest people in society. It’s a scheming lie made by Marc Bean to fleece his customers.
“You people are stupid. No one has ONE the lottery”
lol Ok buddy.
Hypocrite, You’re only doing this to attack Marc. You people are ridiculous, at your wholehearted attempts to make this man and his business less credible. Good try Mr. Olsen. Joker.
How do you know he has an account? Can almost guarentee you won’t say.
Oh boy what a mess.
The OBA is acting very desperate.
You misspelled “PLP”…
@ Mike Hind……God your silly!
Maybe… But I’m not wrong.
LMAO! Shouldn’t it be ‘qlq’?
How so?
Have you read the Police response at all?
Go ahead and I’m sure you’ll change your thoughts on how desperate the OBA are.
“Each MegaMillion ticket is $3.50. Paradise Games: Where everybody wins. #WinnersCircle”
….from the Paradise Games facebook page.
We can see who is ‘acting very desperate’.
So the Police clearly say they are looking at more than one establishment, i’d trust them over Mr. Bean on that part of his faux outrage. Secondly i see a lot of mentions about the Betting Act but none of the Lotteries Act which states in Sec 2, which is what the Police say they are looking at, says:
Lotteries prohibited unless deemed by this Act not to be unlawful
2 (1) Subject to subsection (3), any person—
(a) who promotes or conducts or attempts to promote or
conduct a lottery within Bermuda; or
(b) who causes or procures or attempts to procure any other
person to promote or conduct a lottery within Bermuda,
commits an offence against this Act.
(2) Subject to the said subsection (3), any person who, in
connection with any lottery promoted or proposed to be promoted either
in Bermuda or elsewhere—
(a) prints any ticket for use in the lottery; or
(aa) imports into Bermuda any ticket for use in the lottery;
or
(b) sells or distributes, or offers or advertises for sale or
distribution, or has in his possession for the purpose of
sale or distribution, any tickets or chances in the lottery;
or
(c) prints, publishes or distributes, or has in his possession
for the purpose of publication or distribution—
(i) any advertisement of the lottery; or
(ii) any list (whether complete or not) of prize
winners or winning tickets in the lottery; or
(iii) any such matter descriptive of the drawing or
intended drawing of the lottery, or otherwise
relating to the lottery, as is calculated to act as
an inducement to participate in that lottery or in
other lotteries; or
Now look at the Paradise Gaming Facebook page and the posters they had up until last week which talk about winning $270 million and mega millions and tell me it doesn’t fall under Sec 2 (c) (iii)
Try reading the betting act, which came into place AFTER the Lotteries act which states that nothing in the Lotteries act applies to people who have a betting licence.
Link? Or quote?
Nope, sorry, wrong, It says nothing in Lotteries Act “shall render unlawful the business of taking or negotiating bets”. Bean is accused of PROMOTING A LOTTERY…and it would appear of promoting a prize in a lottery that no one can actually win! That is nothing to do with the business of taking or negotiating bets…otherwise it would say “or PROMOTING the business of…”
Actually, section 1(4) of the Betting Act, 1975 says:
(4)
I like to bet on football here and there, as a result I have made quite a few friends with staff at sea horses and gametime. From what ive been told, the police have NOT questioned staff or managers from either location. However Im unaware of their presence at triple crown. But from information gathered Bean’s Shop was the only one looked at. Paradise Games, is doing nothing wrong, they neither promote a lottery nor sell lottery tickets. They only offer bets on the lottery numbers drawn and offer those numbers to be transferred to a LICENSED lottery agent in Florida. They in turn purchase the numbers for the lottery tickets. Its clear as day in their statement. Stop trying to make your own truths
I smell a rat. @ Kangoocar, it would seem by your comment that it’s easy to fool you and you would believe just about anything you read. I highly doubt that Mr. Jackman would say who really told the police about the betting shop. After all his job is a political one even though he’s implied it isn’t. If I were Mr. Daniels I would sue the police.
You would sue the police for investigating illegal activity?
Yeah, good luck with all that.
Its almost as bad as that guy that was selling his homemade liquor in a Goslings Rum bottle without a license.
Forget who that was … odds are it’ll come to me though.
Was there actually an investigation – or did the RG just make that up. I don’t recall any charges from anyone.
I sort of remember that one too. Wonder if there is anything in common between Bean & that one besides being unethical & possibly illegal? I’ll have to sleep on it Maybe I’ll remembner too.
I sort of remember an OBA MP making the news. Not sure if it was fot unethical or illegal behavior. Let me sleep on it and maybe it’ll come to me too.
I am so sick of this country and it’s silly laws that make no sense. You can gamble by playing Bingo or placing bets on the horses and Super Bowl, yet this is illegal. I’m not saying Mr Bean is right or wrong, I just don’t get how this has caught the attention of authoritirs yet all the other places get away with it. If you all don’t believe this is politically motivated then I have a bridge to sell you.
Did you read the article? Doesn’t sound like it.
Instead of being a wise guy, why don’t you enlighten me because I genuinely want to know.
Other shops are being investigated.
As for the laws – like many in Bermuda they do seem anitquated, but until they are changed…….
NOTHING MORE THAN DIRTY POLITICAL TACTICS BY THE OBAUPB REARING THIER OLD HEADS….. they are frighten as the public have loss faith and trust in them. THE failure of the government to be honest and transparent, have now left them to resort to tactics of governance that are distasteful and at the lowest level of doing politics…nothing more, and nothing less…that is what is going on… do not let the diehards fool you…WAKE UP the JETGATE 4…..that whom will end the short life of the UBPoba as well……
So you are saying the police are not being truthful….
Betty never replies to questions. She just dumps propaganda and goes to the next article.
I’m curious why you refer to Betty as ‘she’? Other than the fact that it’s a girly name…
do you even think about what you type before you type it ??
The only other betting shop in town that does any kind of lottery is triple crown across from the police station so I’m assuming that’s what the police are referring to is the more than one establishment. Sea horses and the place under flannagans don’t do anything relating to lotteries.
what is the 49er’s lottery, rick olsen has the only game shop that doesn’t do lotteries.
You my friend are full of s***, as staff in all the other 3 betting shops have stated that the police have yet to go there and begin amid investigation.
ignorant, if it isn’t apparent, all the commenters seem hell bent to find a way to prove that shop is operating illegally. its kind of pathetic to be honest.
Would you care to show me a quote from anyone of the other shops saying anything about being visited by the Police, all i’ve seen is that insinuation in Mr. Beans statement. I know for a FACT that they visited all 3 other shops, maybe that why you haven’t heard from them first hand
*authorities
So some of you are clearly ignoring the fact that:
1. the Police response completely contradicts the PLP response. The PLP gets smacked down on this. Sorry to say but this has nothing to do with the OBA. How would the PLP even know that this was directed by two senior OBA ministers? Please.
and 2. On Paradise Games Facebook page it’s as clear as day. They aren’t being as truthful as they are saying they are.
Notwithstanding the bellows of political interference from Betty et al. Mark Bean/Paradise Games are innocent until proven otherwise and all would do well to remember this. Claims of guilt at this stage are as bad as claims that this has all been manufactured through the police via the OBA.
But pointing out that their Facebook page has posts from them like “Paradise Games
March 7
MegaMillions Jackpot is now $270 Million!! come in and get your tickets right up until 7:30 PM tonight. The draw is at 8:00 PM EST tonight.
Paradise Games were everybody wins!!”
and
“Paradise Games
February 26
Each MegaMillion ticket is $3.50. Paradise Games: Where everybody wins. #WinnersCircle”
and
“Paradise Games
February 26
We had 5 more winners on the MegaMillions draw last night!! Will you be next!?!? The next draw is on Friday February 28 make sure you get your tickets by Friday 7:30 pm
MegaMillion Tickets are $3.50 each.”
is still ok, though, right?
Where in any of those posts does it clearly imply that they are selling lottery tickets?
I submit that they are simply providing information regarding the level of the lottery overseas so that clients are informed; therefore, they will want to provide their odds on winning locally.
But you read into whatever you want – - as you clearly have an agenda.
Q
What exactl6y does the phrase “MegaMillion Tickets are $3.50 each” mean?
Did you seriously not read the quotes?
I love how you make yet another baseless, false accusation of your own behaviour!
_I_ have an agenda? This, from YOU? You’re kidding, right?
“MegaMillions Jackpot is now $270 Million!! come in and get your tickets right up until 7:30 PM tonight.”
“…make sure you get your tickets by Friday 7:30 pm”
“…come in and get your tickets…”
That, right there, is where it CLEARLY implies that they are selling lottery tickets.
You’ve sunk to a new low with this one. And you had already sunk pretty low to begin with!
You’re a joke. _I_ “clearly have an agenda”?
No. That’s you.
This one, you can’t spin.
Yet another poke and run from “Question”. So sad.
there are a few people in a certain defunct party that need to be investigated and charged if so required.
(wonder how many friends n family will click the dislike to this!)
If a member of the OBA ran lotteries, the PLP would be all over it.
The shoe is on the other foot.
Kool Aid drinkers are spinning what is obvious and in our full sight.
@heybye you really should be careful with what you say and if you are going to call someone a “Kool Aid” drinker then maybe you should be brave enough to sign your real name. I (don’t know bout anyone else) take offense to that. And just to clarify things I haven’t come to a conclusion on this matter yet but the name is offensive!!
We’re you this offended when the PLP used the phrase on their official Facebook page? Just checking.
@Mike I would be offended if anyone said it. It’s just one of them things that grates my nerves. I don’t go on their FB page so I wasn’t aware of that.
Let’s shut them all down then seahorse triple crown and bingo and get on with the real issues that’s killing this country!
So this is Politically motivated? Possibly but nothing was worse than the PLP getting the Auditor General arrested for his due diligence !!!!!
But but but, that was in the past, never mind the recent past. Forget that.
Hypoctites.
A preemptive strike….is all this is . It will backfire . A personal vendetta played out on the nasty field of badly performed politics . A nasty piece of work….
Evidence?
LOTTERYGATE!!!!!!!!!
Just saying!
For those of you who think its the OBA getting desperate!I guess no one remebers the PLP raiding the auditor generals office when they where in power.
Maybe thats not desperate?!
I love how the Premier so strategically diverted all the current political accusations about “getting these rich white boys” off his back. lol. I haven’t forgotten the true motives of this whole gambling ref. I must say, the diversion is a beautiful but unfortunate back stab.
Just wondering were all the screams of ” you should step down ” are?? When the nonsense by bean and Burt started against Premier Cannonier , that is all that could be heard from the plp and their flock!! I accept the attacks on me because I will always say it the way that it is, but this level of hypocrisy from the plper’s is nothing short of hilarious!!! How on earth can they not see it??? I as well would like to know what is going on with Swizzle – Gate, we cannot let law breakers off the hook because of who they are, it sets a bad precedent for the rest of us law abiding citizens!!!!
I imagine it is all technically on the level, what makes me laugh is the ‘inference’ by paradise betting (in their social media work) that you could win millions of the lottery when in reality you can only win a fixed bet…I wonder who this marketing is targeted to and who is the largest client base of Paradise betting?
yeah, you got it PLP voters lol. you could sell that bunch anything.
I would imagine this group of sheep are also currently sending their bank info to Nigeria to rescue a billionaire diamond orphan who needs to get his money out of the country for a promise of 15%.
Its so sad to see that Racism, segregation, and hatred to another class is so prevalent in this society
I agree, but I applaud you for taking responsibility for your claim that the PLP is made up of only one race or class. Acceptance is step one.
So the PLP think they are above the Law? The police are the police, they went to check and do their due diligence. If a PLP member is pulled over by the cops for speeding or a routine check are they going to say the OBA set them up??
This is beyond words, the Royal Gazette has every right to conduct pieces of journalism and if you go the the Paradise Facebook page, you will see that they were inviting undue attention to themselves. By advertising the chance to win foreign Lottery Jack pots. If I advertised on my Facebook the chance to buy bags of weed, do you think the police might make an inquiry if they found out?
Of course they are above the law. Don’t you remember the PLP who got caught doing 45mph on Harbour Road? No fine. Nothing. How about the one who felt that she could park wherever she pleased & not be liable for parking tickets?
Why doesn’t Bermuda have it’s OWN Lottery?……
we’re too small.
So sick and tired of hearing the PLP moaning all the time! All your party seems to do is look at discrediting the OBA constantly by bringing up allegations with absolutely no backing. You continue to try and sling mud and then when one of your own is actually being investigated for doing something illegal you are immediately on the attack trying to blame the OBA for this also?!
I’m sick and tired of the PLP refusing to take any responsibility for any of their actions or the actions of those in their party. You screwed up this country in the space of 14 years and refuse to take any responsibility for that and you can’t even take responsibility when one of your own is obviously doing something illegal?!
“As result of the Royal Gazette actions, Paradise Games has suffered severe financial and reputational damage both locally and abroad.”
LMFAO YEAH RIGHT!!!
Funny how the creator/owner of the brand in the Caribbean is being investigated for money laundering! hmmmmmmm….
Why does every news story have to become a political debate – why not put that energy into working together to fix the state of affairs of this beautiful country rather than continuing to divide the community. This kind of reteric can destroy our public image and our belief in our fellow human beings. Yes we are entitled to an opinion, but please stop lighting fires.
I think all of you people need to re-read paradise games statement. Its unfathabke that all you people are so biased and against Mr Bean, that you cant read by the statemen that they DONT sell loterry tuckets, the Authorized Licensed Agent (FML webshop) sells loterry tickets , paradise games only takes your numbers and places and order for FML group to purchase the tickets. Paradise Games provides an order ticket/reciept indicatin the funds have been recieved by the licensed agent. (As you can see by the royal gazette picture)
You all seem so educated, yet cant understand the statement released by the company your attacking. Its utterly ridiculous and you should take a look at yourselves for this. The shop isnt operating illegally, but should the governement and police find some absurd excuse to shut this operation down (which they wont) , what happens to the bermudian staff? They lose their jobs, something that the government should be trying to stop from happening.
Everyone needs to relax, this issue is not bigger than the issues the island is facing. It pales in comparison to those issues. But yet you waste energry on the issue to make Marc Bean and his legal operation to seem less credible.
Im 22, and think you all need to frow up
AND…if that is advertised or promoted its a clear offence under the Lotteries Act!!!
“As result of the Royal Gazette actions, Paradise Games has suffered severe financial and reputational damage both locally and abroad.
Oh please, really!!!! if you have loyal customers who know you are on the “UP and UP” they will continue to come and place their bets!!!!
Mr. Bean all your “Loyal PLP Supporters” should show the RG they are willing to give you their hard earn dollars so you can get a piece of the PIE!!!! ROTFLMAO
Google FML webshop
It seems to me that reading the comments, there are only two possible explanations for this:
- The OBA, police and Governor are colluding against Marc Bean.
OR
- Marc Bean’s enterprise is unlawful and the police were only doing their job following up on concerns expressed to them.
If the choice is framed like this, I can tell you instantly what sounds more credible to me, especially when you deal with betting shops which already operate in a nebulously gray area of the law, given Bermuda’s schizophrenic approach to gambling.
Sure, there’s a third possibility that lies in the middle. Maybe the person who spoke to the police was politically motivated, and the police, in doing their job, are simply following up on such a tip. No need to bring collusion into the mix or to malign the reputation of the police.
But even so, notwithstanding the motivations, so what? People are people and motivations for calling the police are never pure and are often self-interested. Perhaps a competitor is looking for a leg up, or a scorned lover seeks vengeance. At the end of the day, due process exists to filter these tips into actionable investigations and court proceedings. Surely the police would have regarded the tip as sufficiently serious to warrant following up, and Mr Bean and his partners will be entitled to all legal and procedural rights that exist to vindicate himself?
The reselling of state run lottery tickets out of a state let alone outside of the country maybe a violation of State and Federal laws.
This could get Bda in trouble with the U.S. just what we need more scrutiny from the U.S. authorities.
This operation more than likely has a U.S. partner who is purchasing the tickets so that the numbers are in the lottery system.They must be taking a cut or charging more then a dollar per ticket as they would not be doing this for charity, especially with the logistics involved.
Mega costs $1.
End of story.
But if you buy it from Bean: “MegaMillion Tickets are $3.50 each”.
All these comments and I still don’t understand why no one gets it.
$3.50 per number or ‘Quick Pic’.
Lets say 1000 people purchase a “$3.50″ ticket.
That’s $3000+ in the till if no one wins.
Now if you buy 10 tickets or 20 tickets……….
It’s a scam and easy money.
The purchaser in the US would probably take the ‘lump sum’.
After taxes would keep a major portion for work done and you may end up if your lucky with a few mill. Then the monies are in the US and how you gonna get it back to Bermuda.
Bought mine today. $1.
And it’s up to almost $400 million or shy.
Scam.
Money stays in the till win or loose.
Shalom.
Just checked the lotto.
$353 million and rising- as per sales today.
Good luck.
Have you taken into account the legality of this whole thing from a U.S. stand point? Drawing more attention to Bda from U.S. authorities possibly hurting are relations with the U.S. and our pre-custom clearance arrangement and in addition questioning our reinsurance industry which we are always a target of U.S. politicians.
On the other hand,you are financing the educational and U.S. state operations with Bermuda money that could stay on the island and finance our operations.
Higher the jackpot,more the odds against you.
First, many State lotteries have residency and age requirements. It would be interesting to know if Bean and co are on violation of any Florida laws as well as the local ones that may have been broken .
Second, this whole thing is very seedy and surely someone who wishes to run the country can find more wholesome ways to make money, even if it is just pumping gas. Betting shops represent a seedy underbelly of our society and Bean’s involvement speaks volumes. Is he really this greedy?
Thanks for the clarification.
http://www.bahamaslocal.com/newsitem/32047/FMLs_Flowers_found_guilty_of_lottery_promotion.html
Interesting connections now being made. Very interesting indeed.
Oh and it just so happens that the referenced Bahamian gentleman is also the head of FML, the company which Mr. Bean referenced in his rebuttal:
http://www.bahamasb2b.com/news/2012/03/bahamian-numbers-racketeer-in-tci-bank-rescue-19066.html
Why would a political “leader” bring such nonsense to our shores?
For personal gain and money? I know you were being facetious but I replied for the benefit of others who may not grasp your irony.
If everyone wins can’t all the winners just speak up and tell us how they managed to collect their millions? Surely SOMEONE has won? No?
things like this are usually just distractions so that you don’t pay attetion to the real problems of bermuda. I wish i would see more comments on positive articles about the good things happening in bermuda, this is not the only betting shop in bermuda and you don’t need to go to a shop to place your bets and or lottery tickets. The internet puts all of these vices at your fingertips, and the internet helps educate/confuse us as well.
So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone.
None of us are perfect, but we can all strive to make bermuda a better place.